Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, January 20, 2024

Below is a table for each race of the day. The table is ordered by our algorythmically calculated expected order of finish. Our program takes into account past performances, workout times, speed ratings, recency, and breeder/jockey data amoung other data points.

Using the “Expected” column, the lower number is better. When there is a clear lowest value, we like that horse best to win. In situations where many horses share low numbers, we like those horses equally well. If no horse is under 3, the results are less clear to us and bettors should examine the race more closely.

Using the “Value” column, we present the minimum payout we would recommend betting the particular horse. Look for higher-paying odds than those listed if you like that horse.

Scratches are notated and will be updated as available.

RACE NUMBER 1 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Maymun 0 0-1
1 1 Tessuto 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Mc Vay 10.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 All That Glory 6.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Maymun 1.20 6.1 12-1
7 7 Normandy Landing 3.00 6.5 12-1
4 4 Mardy’s Fish 12.00 7.7 15-1
6 6 Sinful King 20.00 8 15-1
5 5 Mongolian Max 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Pat’s Paddock Pick 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 The Bullion Bomber (IRE) 2.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Houndstooth 2.50 2.6 5-1
6 6 Blue Cheese Olive 2.50 2.9 5-1
1 1 Magnificent Ride 12.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Eagles Landing 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 She Is Romantic 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Hattie T 8.00 1.1 2-1
2 2 Mo Fox Givin 1.60 1.2 2-1
5 5 Ms Brightside (IRE) 1.80 1.6 3-1
3 3 Spice 4.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Syntactic 8.00 1 2-1
4 4 Mystic Flyer 5.00 1.1 2-1
6 6 Derecho Dandy 2.50 2.3 4-1
5 5 Bendettijoe 2.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Montana 2.50 5.5 10-1
2 2 Hotrod Ride 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Maximum Capacity 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Potential Spam 2.50 1.4 3-1
1 1 When Heroes Fly 15.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Gold Foot 4.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Bigredsandribeyes 5.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Ringtone 15.00 7.2 14-1
4 4 Daddy Justify 5.00 7.9 15-1
6 6 Audible Silence 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Scary Fast Ride 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Diamonds Danzing 4.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Irish Wahine 4.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Shanghai Sunrise 8.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Wishtheyallcouldbe 3.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Soul Sweet 30.00 6 11-1
2 2 Lady Maryann 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Sea Dancer 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Auratium 8.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Circle of Trust 3.00 3 6-1
4 4 Gerwig 12.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Blue Fashion 15.00 4.6 9-1
9 9 Americandreammaker 4.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Ima Joker 8.00 6 11-1
2 2 Poppy’s Joy 4.00 6 11-1
7 7 Flight to Quality (FR) 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (La Canada S.) – La Canada S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Midnight Memories 1.20 1 2-1
4 4 Desert Dawn 2.00 1.2 2-1
3 3 Signorina Merisi (GB) 12.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Coffee in Bed 6.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Musical Mischief 4.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Cliquish 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Khantaro d’Oro 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Caribbean King 3.50 2.1 4-1
6 6 Quintecents 6.00 3 6-1
8 8 Smooth Salute 6.00 4.1 8-1
9 9 Player B 6.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Baldoro 8.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Hardmoneymuchachos 12.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Gaelic Nation (IRE) 12.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Pioneer Prince 4.00 SCRATCH

Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Keep up to date on late scratches and other changes – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk.